Cornerstone Church in Watertown SD

Jesus Stories – #4 – Jesus and Kids By Steve Anderson. Kids enjoy connecting, safety, and trusting! Parents want the best for their children! (Luke 18:15) The disciples saw children as bother. (Luke 18:15) Jesus welcomes children! (Luke 18:16) Our faith in Jesus must be child-like! (Luke 18:17) Child-like faith in Jesus enjoys connection, safety, and trusting.

Jesus Stories – #3 – The Father’s Heart By Steve Anderson. Jesus is uniquely qualified to reveal God the Father to us. (John 1:18) A son with a rebellious heart. (Lk. 15:11-12) A son’s rebellion runs its course. (Lk. 15:13-16) A son gives up his rebellion. (Lk. 15:17-19) The father’s heart revealed. (Lk. 15:20-24) An angry oldest son. (Lk. 15:25-30) The father’s heart revealed. (Lk. 15:31-32; John...

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Jesus Stories – #1 – Temptation By Steve Anderson. We know a person by the stories we know about them. Jesus changes everything as the stories we know about Jesus become our stories. The question: Is Jesus secure in his identity? (Mt. 4:1-2) Temptation/Test #1: What do you hunger for most? (Mt. 4:3-4) Temptation/Test #2: Testing God or serving God? (Mt. 4:5-7) Temptation/Test #3: Who or what do yo...

Spiritual Check-Up! OUT – Networks and Neighborhoods By Steve Anderson. How did you find out about Cornerstone? The Good News about Jesus doesn’t spread by itself. (Rom. 10:13-15) From the beginning the Good News spread through networks and neighborhoods. (Jn. 1:40-41; Jn. 1:43-45; Jn. 4:28-30) Jesus commands his followers to share the Good News with others! (Matt. 28:18-20) When something changes...

Spiritual Check-Up! OUT - GOSPEL By Mark Tracy. RELATIONSHIPS are key to outreach. Jesus calls each and every one of us to partner with Him in advancing His KINGDOM. Jesus says we are SALT of the earth. (Matthew 5:13) When Jesus comes out of the desert in Mark 1:15 what Greek word does He use for time? KAIROS Chronos is the Greek word for CHRONOLIGICAL time. When you have Kairos moment God is tryi...

Spiritual Check-Up! IN – Healing in a Christ-Community By Steve Anderson. How do we best heal when we are broken? A Christ-community “sets” our broken places back in alignment, and like a cast, holds us steady while God’s Spirit brings healing. (Gal. 6:1-3) Childish faith hides. Child-like faith seeks community. In a Christ-Community we “sign” each other’s lives. Daily Spiritual Check-Up UP Prayer...

Spiritual Check-Up! IN – Are we living in isolation or community? By Steve Anderson It’s not Jesus and me, it’s Jesus and us! (Acts 2:42-47) Believing in and following Jesus is a team sport! Every community has a linchpin. (Rom. 10:9-10) Follow Jesus example of living in community: 1 – 3 – 12 – Crowds What does a Christ community look like? (Col. 3 12-15) We can have community but still live in sp...

Spiritual Check-Up! UP Guided by Scripture, the Bible By Steve Anderson. To whom or what do we worship and pray? We do not create our own God. The true God reveals Himself to us through His Word, the Bible. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) The Bible reveals God’s truth and exposes the enemy’s lies. (John 8:31-32) Nothing changes if nothing changes: YouVersion Bible App, Discovery Bible Studies Daily Spiritual Che...

Spiritual Check-Up! UP in Worship and Prayer By Steve Anderson. Jesus said worship and prayer begins with humility. (Lk. 18:9-14) Jesus said worship requires child-like trust. (Lk. 18:10-17) If we do not go UP in worship and prayer, we stay DOWN. (Phil. 4:6-7) We connect with God in worship and prayer. Pastor Steve’s worship tips: The radio/online and “Yes” Daily Spiritual Check-Up UP Prayer: Jesu...

Spiritual Check-Up! (Eph. 3:16-17) By Steve Anderson. Why do we need a spiritual check-up? - Discomfort and pain. (Mt. 8:1-3) - Everything is “fine”. (Mt. 9:9) Jesus is our “spiritual doctor”. (Mk. 12:28-34) Plug in! Nothing changes if nothing changes. Daily Spiritual Check-Up Prayer: Jesus, I ask you to give me spiritual check-up. I know everything is not fine. I want to deepen my worship and pra...

We Worship As We Work! By Steve Anderson. Work is God’s idea! (Gen. 1:27-28; 2:15,18) Leisure is not better than work. Work is good, but it is also hard because it’s cursed. (Gen. 3:17-19) Jesus’ work. (Lk. 2:52; Mk. 6:3; Mk. 10:51; Rom. 6:23) We worship God through our work. (Eph. 2:10; 2 Thess. 3:11-12; Eph. 4:28) Prayer for Work: One true God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Thank you that the l...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #13 – Final Words… By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: We accept each other just as Christ has accepted us. (Rom. 15:7-13) Stop #2: My ambition is… (Rom. 16:14-22) Stop #3: I am planning to go to… (Rom. 15:23-33; James 4:15) Stop #4: Give my greetings to… (Rom. 16:1-15) Stop #5: Now all glory to God… (Rom. 16:17-27) Romans Prayer: God the Father, thank you for making...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #12 – Living in a Community of Christ! By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: We don’t live for ourselves. We live to honor the Lord. (Rom. 14:5-9) Stop #2: We are each personally accountable to God. (Rom. 14:10-13) Stop #3: We aim for harmony and encouragement! (Rom. 14:14-23) Stop #4: We live to help others! (Rom. 15:1-6) Next Steps: • Repent of criticism. • Ask Jesus...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #11 – We Clothe Ourselves with Jesus Christ! By Steve Anderson. Key verse: “Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 13:14) Stop #1: We respect authority. (Rom. 13:1-7; Acts 5:29; Mt. 22:21) Stop #2: We love people! (Rom. 13:8-10) Stop #3: We accept one another. (Rom. 14:1-4) Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, I place my full faith i...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #10 – We Are Living Sacrifices! By Mark Tracy. There is only one stopping point today … and the stopping point is: LOVE! Oswald Chambers says, “If you will give God the right to yourself, he will make a holy EXPERIMENT out of you – and His EXPERIMENTS always succeed.” Being involved in the church means exploring ALL the RHYTHMS of Cornerstone. With the power...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #9 – God is Merciful! By Luke Smith. Stop #1: Paul's "________" Questions "How _________________ are the __________ of messengers who bring good news!" "For God has imprisoned _________________ in disobedience so he could have mercy on _________________." ______________________: "Glory-word" Stop #2: The ___________...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #7 – God is in Charge! By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: God is God! (Rom. 9:16-29) • Since we are created in the image of God we think we can do the job better than God. Stop #2: It’s not about what we have done. It’s about what Jesus has done! (Rom. 9:30-10:4) • …they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. (Rom. 9:32)...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #7 - What it Means to Live in the Spirit! By Luke Smith. - Stop #1: Living in the Spirit means we are __________. - Stop #2: Living in the Spirit means there will be __________ and __________ . - Stop #3: Living in the Spirit declares __________ and __________ . - Stop #4: Living in the Spirit means __________ . Next Steps: - Accept __________ . - Engage ____...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #6 – From Law Bound to Spirit Led! By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: In Christ we are released from the Law! (Rom. 7:1-6) Stop #2: God’s Law reveals sin. (Rom. 7:7-13) Stop #3: Struggling with sin brings us to Jesus! (Rom. 7:14-25) Stop #4: In Jesus Christ we live by the Spirit of God! (Rom. 8:1-11) Prayer for a Spirit led life: Lord Jesus, thank you for freeing me...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #5 – Free from the power of sin! By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: God’s grace rules! (Rom. 5:18-21) Stop #2: Sin’s power is broken! (Rom. 6:1-23) - Baptism is a sign that we join Jesus in his death and resurrection. - In Jesus Christ, we are free to do what is right! Baptism Prayer for the road trip: Lord Jesus, today I remember my baptism. Thank you that my bapti...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans: #4 – Faith in Jesus Brings Joy! By Steve Anderson. Stop #1: It’s not about being good; it’s about faith in Jesus! (Rom. 4:13-25) Stop #2: Faith in Jesus brings joy! (Rom. 5:1-11) • Peace with God brings joy! • Problems and trials can’t squelch joy! • Being friends of God through Jesus brings joy! Stop #3: We can avoid Adam’s disaster and enjoy Jesus’ rescue!...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #3 – Jesus Saves! By Jesse Hurkes. Rom. 3:19-20 “Stopping Points”:- Breaking The Law Rom. 3:21-23 “Stopping Points”:- Making It Right Rom. 3:27-28 “Stopping Points”:- No Boasting Rom. 4:1-3 “Stopping Points”:- Heritage and Works??? Rom. 4:4-5 “Stopping Points”:- Receive Road trip map for this week: -Take advantage of the Romans Daily Devotionals - Process thro...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #2 – Sin Backfires! By Steve Anderson. Rom. 2:5-16 “Stopping Points”:- God judges sin Rom. 2:17-28 “Stopping Points”:- What's needed is a changed heart Rom. 3:1-8 “Stopping Points”:- God is faithful and true Rom. 3:9-18 “Stopping Points”:- All people are under the power of sin Road trip map for this week: - Enjoy the daily devotionals. - Start each day say...

Jesus Christ the Cornerstone – Romans #1 - Good News & Bad News! By Steve Anderson Rom. 1:1-6 “Stopping Points”: - Chosen (Acts 9:1-18), Good News, Called to belong to Jesus Christ Rom. 1:8-16 “Stopping Points”: - Mutual encouragement, The Good News Rom. 1:18-32 “Stopping Points”: - Truth, Worship, God abandoned them Rom. 2:1-4 “Stopping Points”: - Condemnation and judgment, God’s patience Roa...